| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $17.58 | 5.695% | $18.5812 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.65 | 8.429% | $10.4634 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.55 | 12.249% | $90.4166 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.58 | 6.500% | $34.6977 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 3.442% | $72.1715 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.93 | 6.288% | $12.6802 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.80 | 5.637% | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $419.86 | $447.9606 | $447.96 | $447.95 | $448.10 | |